CVOR Surgical Tech

Description
Duties: Job Summary:
Applies surgical technology skills to assist in providing patient care in the surgical suite while maintaining a safe work environment and performing all related job responsibilities. Ensures quality patient care during the operative procedure, and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. Essential Functions Possesses a thorough knowledge of aseptic technique and its application. Assists in obtaining and organizing supplies and instruments prior, during and after surgical procedure. Assists Registered Nurse circulator in preparation of patient, assembly of supplies, instruments, equipment and proper disposition of all specimens; assists with all aspects of room turnover. Performs duties according to department policy and procedure. Monitors surgical supplies for sterility prior to use and ensures that supplies are used in a judicious manner, charges are documented/submitted accurately and appropriately. Monitors and documents sterilization activities for completion. Attends in-services/staff meetings; exhibits knowledge of current department related issues and participates in Performance Improvement Process. Participates in educational opportunities to increase competency and meet personal needs and goals. Assists in the development of policies, procedures, and standards.
Skills: Physical Requirements:
Works with occasional intermittent noise and exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, and chemicals. Ability to communication and write. Strenuous physical effort will require walking, stretching, bending, climbing stairs, twisting, and squatting or kneeling while performing tasks. May have lengthy periods of standing. Requires frequent use of side vision, lifting, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds. Use of both hands and all fingers and is required to use hands for gripping, speed work and precision during the operation equipment/instruments and movement/positioning of surgical patients. Vision and hearing for distances of up to twenty 20 feet is required, depth perception and able to distinguish basic colors is required. Ability to work for lengthy, or irregular work hours, rotating shifts, working on hard surfaces, being near moving equipment, changes in temperature, humidity, and exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens.
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology or successful completion of military training program for Surgical Technology or Operating Room Specialist required.
BLS (AHA or ARC) required.
CST preferred; may be required in rare cases (depending on the unit).
Schedule Notes: Interview or Auto Offer: interview
Travel or Local: Travel
Contract Length: 13 - weeks
Location: Atrium Pineville
Specialty/Unit: Cardiovascular Operating Room Surg Tech
Schedule: Days
On Call Requirements: up to 6 shifts per 6 weeks unless discussed different call schedule during interview
Certification/Licensure/Experience Requirements: 2+ years CVOR Surgical Tech experience, BLS (completed through AHA or ARC only), Graduate of an accredited school of surgical technology required or successful completion of military training program for Surgical Technology or Operating Room Specialist.
Certification/Licensure/Experience Preferences: CST
Submittal Packet Requirements: Cover Page (updated coversheet houses in Egnyte required), Resume, Proof of Required Certifications/Licensure (for RNs also include skills checklist and ensure that eNotify is uploaded)
Additional Notes: Green scrubs
Required Skills: CARDIOVASCULAR TECHNICIAN,
Hours Per Day: 12.00
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Languages: English(
Speak, Read, Write
)
Department: 30170 :
Operating Room
Atrium Health Pineville : AH Pineville Main - 10628 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC
Job Category: Clinical - Allied - Travel